This detached villa stands in Los Almendros, Benahavís, between the established residential areas of La Quinta and Los Arqueros. Completed in 2012 and delivered key-ready, the property offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 329 m² of living space on a 2,000 m² plot with a mature, established garden. The asking price is fixed at €2,890,000. The villa is sold fully furnished with a fully fitted kitchen, private pool, jacuzzi, lift and air conditioning. An expansion of approximately 200 m² of additional built area is possible, subject to the usual permits.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in Los Almendros, a residential pocket of Benahavís between La Quinta and Los Arqueros, roughly 10 km from Marbella as the crow flies. The setting combines a secluded garden environment with practical access to the golf courses and amenities of the surrounding area. Mountain and forest views characterise the immediate surroundings.
The property addresses the need for space and privacy: three bedrooms, four bathrooms, generous living areas opening onto a covered terrace, a private garden and pool. The lift connects the levels, which matters for longer-term liveability. Central heating plus hot and cold air conditioning cover year-round comfort.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2012 and is in good, key-ready condition, sold fully furnished with a fitted kitchen. Buyers take ownership of an existing structure rather than an off-plan delivery, meaning no construction-phase risk, though completion dates for any renovation works would be indicative only.
The villa does not offer sea views; views are of the mountains, forest and courtyard. There are three bedrooms rather than the four or five found in many comparable villas, and the interiors reflect a 2012 build rather than current architectural trends. Realising the approximately 200 m² expansion requires permits and additional investment, and no building rights are guaranteed.
This property suits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a large plot with established planting and privacy, without waiting years for a garden to mature, will find the 2,000 m² grounds directly relevant. Households planning to renovate or expand will value the option of approximately 200 m² of additional built area, subject to permits, the current structure provides a habitable base during any works. Buyers with long-term liveability in mind benefit from the lift and single-plot layout. The villa fits those who prioritise a golf-and-nature setting over beachfront living: the location between La Quinta and Los Arqueros places golf, forest walks and mountain views within easy reach, while the coast and Marbella remain a short drive away. It is less suitable for buyers who want walkable daily amenities, sea views or a turnkey contemporary interior in the current architectural style, the 2012 finishing is in good condition but is over a decade old. Households needing five or six bedrooms without works will find the three-bedroom layout limiting. For owners who spend extended periods on the Costa del Sol and want space, seclusion and the freedom to shape the house to their own requirements over time, the combination of plot, location and expansion potential is the core proposition.
The villa was completed in 2012 and is documented as being in good condition. The specification includes a fully fitted kitchen and full furnishing, meaning the property can be occupied without immediate fit-out expenditure. Climate control is comprehensive for the region: hot and cold air conditioning combined with central heating allows comfortable use through both the Andalusian summer and the cooler winter months, when hillside areas of Benahavís can feel notably cooler than the coast. The bathroom count, four for three bedrooms, indicates en-suite provision plus a guest bathroom. Technical features include a lift serving the villa's levels, a covered terrace, a private terrace, a jacuzzi and a private pool within the walled garden. The interior layout is described as spacious and peaceful, with a master bedroom of generous proportions, a bathroom with tub and shower, and a desk position with mountain views. The construction is a solid foundation for renovation rather than a finished contemporary product: buyers should expect finishes, joinery and technology from the 2012 era. Any modernisation, particularly of the kitchen, bathrooms and climate systems, would form part of the wider project that the expansion potential invites. As with any pre-owned property, an independent technical survey is the appropriate step before purchase.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €2,890,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build development with a price list, so the figure applies to this specific property: 329 m² of built area on a 2,000 m² plot, three bedrooms, four bathrooms, private pool and garden, sold fully furnished. The pricing reflects the plot size, the mature garden and the expansion potential of roughly 200 m² of additional built area. Any renovation or expansion budget sits on top of the purchase price and depends on the buyer's chosen specification. Standard purchase costs in Andalucía, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, apply separately.
Los Almendros is a low-density residential area between La Quinta and Los Arqueros, two of Benahavís' most established neighbourhoods. Daily life here is quiet and car-based: the villa's 2,000 m² plot, surrounded by mature greenery, creates genuine separation from neighbours, and the south-west orientation means afternoon and evening sun on the terraces. The living room opens onto the garden, and the covered terrace extends usable outdoor time through spring and autumn. Practically, the villa functions as a full-time residence or an extended-stay second home. The lift removes the usual staircase limitation of hillside villas in this region, and the four bathrooms serve three bedrooms plus guests comfortably. The area's rhythm follows the golf calendar more than the beach calendar, La Quinta and Los Arqueros are both golf-centred communities, and the villa's proximity to forest walking routes adds an off-season dimension. Marbella lies about 10 km away as the crow flies, so shopping, dining and services are a short drive rather than walking distance. Buyers should expect a residential, international neighbourhood that quiets down noticeably outside the summer months, with the nearest full-service urban centres at Benahavís village, San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella itself.
The immediate environment is residential and green, with forest views and mountain scenery framing the plot. Benahavís municipality combines hillside villages with golf-valley developments; Los Almendros sits in the latter category, close to the golf facilities of La Quinta and Los Arqueros. Daily errands require a car, the nearest concentration of shops, restaurants and services is a short drive towards San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella, approximately 10 km away as the crow flies. The villa's south-west orientation puts the terraces in sun through the afternoon and evening, which suits outdoor dining for most of the year given the region's average annual temperature of around 19°C. The setting is quiet by nature: low housing density, mature gardens and the absence of through-traffic in a cul-de-sac style residential pocket mean the dominant sounds are garden and birdsong rather than road noise. Walkers and cyclists can reach forest routes directly from the area. Out of season, the neighbourhood retains a residential core of international owners, so it does not empty the way purely tourist zones do.
The map shows the villa's position in Los Almendros, Benahavís, between the La Quinta and Los Arqueros golf areas. Note that distances shown are straight-line; road distances are longer. Marbella lies approximately 10 km away, with the beaches of San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella within a short drive.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Benahavís occupies the hillside belt between Marbella and Estepona, known for golf developments, large plots and village restaurants. Los Almendros sits on the eastern side of the municipality, closest to the La Quinta and Los Arqueros golf communities and roughly 10 km from Marbella as the crow flies. This positions the villa nearer to Marbella and Puerto Banús than most of Benahavís, while retaining the municipality's low-density, green character. It is an inland setting: beaches, the coastal road and the seaside towns are all reached by car.
Marbella lies roughly 10 km away in a straight line, with Málaga city and its airport further along the coast. Actual road distances are longer than straight-line figures, and the drive to Málaga Airport typically takes under an hour depending on traffic. A car is essential: the villa's residential position trades walkability for privacy, and public transport coverage in this part of Benahavís is limited compared with the coastal towns. Golf is the closest recreation, with the courses of La Quinta and Los Arqueros on the doorstep and further courses across the Benahavís golf valley. Beaches around San Pedro and Marbella are a short drive west. For international travel, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport connects the region to most European hubs, and Gibraltar Airport is an alternative for certain UK routes. The nearby towns provide the full range of amenities, international schools, healthcare, banking and retail, all within normal daily driving distances for the area.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 1.2 km |
| El Torcal | 1.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of approximately 19°C and monthly averages ranging from about 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer. The swimming season extends to roughly five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, and the villa's own pool lengthens that window further since it is not dependent on sea conditions. Benahavís' inland, slightly elevated position means marginally cooler nights than the immediate coast, an advantage in July and August, and a reason the central heating is a relevant feature from December to February. The area enjoys abundant sunshine hours typical of the Costa del Sol, and the villa's south-west orientation captures the afternoon and evening sun. The forested hills around Los Almendros provide walking terrain directly accessible from the residential area, and the mountain views from the plot reflect this green, elevated setting. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year; summers are dry.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation in this location centres on golf and nature rather than the beach. La Quinta and Los Arqueros golf facilities are within immediate reach, and the wider Benahavís golf valley offers several additional courses within a short drive, making the villa a practical base for regular play. Forest routes around the hillsides suit walking, trail running and mountain biking. For beach days, the sandy stretches between San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella are a short drive away, with beach clubs and chiringuitos along that coastline. The villa's own leisure provision, private pool, jacuzzi, covered terrace and garden dining area, supports daily outdoor living without leaving the plot. Sports facilities in the wider area include tennis and padel clubs, common throughout the municipality. Evenings and weekends typically revolve around Marbella and Puerto Banús for dining and shopping, or Benahavís village itself, known for its concentration of restaurants, a short drive uphill from the villa.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States. Located between Indian Wells and Indio, it is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. The population was 37,558 at the 2020 census, up from 37,467 at the 2010 census.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Ref: VL421267
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Compared with new-build apartments on the eastern Costa del Sol, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, this villa belongs to a different segment of the market entirely. Those projects offer modern apartments at entry-level prices; this property is an established detached villa at €2,890,000 with a fixed asking price, a private 2,000 m² plot and a build date of 2012. The comparison illustrates the spread of the regional market: an interested buyer could acquire multiple new apartments for the price of this single plot. What the villa offers instead is land, privacy and control, attributes that new-build apartments cannot provide at any price point in this bracket. Within Benahavís itself, detached villas on plots of this size between La Quinta and Los Arqueros form a distinct tier above the apartment and townhouse stock of the golf resorts. The approximately 200 m² of expansion potential adds a value dimension that off-plan purchases do not: the buyer can increase built area on land already owned, rather than paying market rates for finished square metres. The trade-offs are equally clear, a 2012 interior rather than new construction, no sea views despite the premium location, and renovation costs that sit on top of the purchase price. Buyers weighing this villa against new-build alternatives in Marbella, Estepona or Benahavís are effectively choosing between a finished modern product and a plot-driven project in an established, green setting close to Marbella. The regional trend towards plot value in Benahavís' golf valley supports the latter logic, but the decision depends on the buyer's appetite for works rather than on the location alone.
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